Hiking the Kumano Kodo, One of Japan’s Most Incredible Journeys
They say that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step but I would say that my journey of considerably less miles began with an Instagram photo that looked…
Yes, We Really Do Have Snow Monkeys…….Love, Japan
Now that we are fully into the winter season here in Japan, I thought that I might take this time tell you more about visiting the snow monkeys in Japan. Monkeys seem…
My Top Five Recommendations for Your First Time to Tokyo
Because I’ve lived in Tokyo for over ten years, I get a lot of questions from first-time visitors about the best things to see and do. I think it’s time for my…
Golden Gai: One Place Not To Miss When in Tokyo
When most people come to Tokyo, they hit up three main places: Harajuku/Meiji Jingu shrine, Asakusa and Sensoji Temple, and the Shibuya Crossing (the famous huge crosswalk with all the TVs at…
The Best Place to Stay for Your First Time in Tokyo
Finding the best place to stay for your first time in Tokyo is more important than you might think, but most first-time visitors to Tokyo are actually not familiar with any of…
The Robot Will Serve You Now – A Trippy Visit to the World’s First Robot-Staffed Hotel
First Things First If you want to see an in-depth look at our visit to the robot hotel, check out Tamatha, Robbie, and I on Robbie’s Youtube video here. The section on…
The Art of the Unexpected in Kurashiki, Japan
Some way or another, if you travel long enough, you are bound to meet the Travel Fairy, who I’ve come to define as a person who can take on any age, any…
Castles, Gardens, and Peach Boys—The Top 5 Things to Do in Okayama, Japan
So where was I going when I visited the new bus terminal in Tokyo that I mentioned in my last post? My primary intention had been to visit the art island…
Getting on the Bus from “Busta,” the New All-In-One Bus Terminal in Tokyo, Japan
For the last ten years, I’ve patiently watched a hole in the ground across from the busiest train station in the world take shape. There were many times I wondered what was…
My First Trip to Naoshima, Japan’s Art Island
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sleep in an art museum? Ever had the chance to walk into an abandoned house only to find a two-story replica of…
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